The Landlady by Roald Dahl is a story about a young man named Billy Weaver. He arrives in Bath to find a place to stay and finds a small guest house run by a kind old lady. At first, everything seems nice. But as the night goes on, Billy notices some strange things that make him feel uneasy.
In Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl, Mary Maloney is a loving wife who is shocked when her husband gives her bad news. In a moment of strong emotions, she takes unexpected action. She then stays calm and finds a clever way to handle the situation, even when the police arrive to investigate.